At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Principal Human Factors supporting the U.S. Development Surgical Platform Solutions Team in Lake Forest, a typical day will include:
Applying mechanical and electrical engineering principles to develop medical devices that meet customer technical/functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost/efficiency requirements
Conducting mathematical modelling to determine if proposed designs are technically feasible
Supporting and participating in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototypes In some organizations, may also be involved with designing product specific manufacturing production processes and equipment.
This position is responsible for delivering on the Human Factors Engineering function within the surgical instrumentation franchises.
This specialized skillset works integrally with product teams to ensure optimal usability characteristics and use safety of current and future Alcon products.
The services this role provides are needed to support the development of world-class products, and to meet the requirements of medical device regulatory agencies around the world.
This position serves to identify, define, analyze, validate and report on Human Factors Engineering and Usability considerations to ensure they are incorporated in the design process related to Alcon products.
The position also involves advocacy for end users through the conduct of interviews or surveys of users or customers to collect information on topics such as use-related requirements, use risks, needs, user profiles, task analysis and user interfaces.
Additionally, the position involves needs assessment of the user-interface elements and usability characteristics of both current and future Alcon products, with special emphasis on aspects related to use safety.
This position is accountable for ensuring user needs and requirements are translated into design concepts in collaboration with the product design teams.
Accountable to delivering on traditional HFE activities and deliverables such as HFE Plans, development of Task Analysis to support Risk management activities, planning and conducting usability evaluations, cognitive walk-throughs, data analysis to identify opportunities and control risks, effectively report on formative and summative evaluation results, and proactively present recommendations to product teams.
Author human factors artifacts required for regulatory compliance.
Maintain awareness of the state of the art methods as applied to life-sciences / medical device industry.
Maintain awareness of the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and regional market expectations and requirements to ensure global market access for the Alcon portfolio.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including engineering, marketing, quality, regulatory, and clinical areas.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
7 Years of Relevant Experience Technical skills
Work hours:40 hours
Travel: 15-20% domestic and some Intl.
Relocation: Yes
Sponsorship Assistance: yes
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:
Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves
See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, FTO and much more!
Total Rewards
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Pay Range
$108,880.00 - $163,320.00
Pay Frequency
Annual
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
